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City of Winston-Salem

Historic Tour Guide

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Winston-Salem, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/12/2026

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What they do

A Travel or Tour Guide leads tours for groups of visitors or tourists. Leads tours of museums or famous or historic sites, and provides visitors with details and anecdotes about the history and significance of buildings, artwork or collections. Travels with a group of tourists, plans site visits and daily itineraries, interprets languages, and shares specialized knowledge about a country or city with the group.

$39,127 / year median in North Carolina

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Conducts guided tours and educational programs in costume with groups of varying ages, educates visitors about Moravian history, answers visitor questions and provides directions; serves as gift shop sales staff; does related work as required. Minimum high school degree required; experience working in the field of education or working at a historic site; experience in speaking to the public and providing customer service, ability to work independently and as a team; interest in history and natural science is helpful.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Period costume is provided (excluding shoes).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to maneuver up to 1 mile on uneven terrain and be able to work with small and large objects; must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time when needed (2 hours or more), must possess good communication skills; should have energetic personality and a fresh perspective. The City of Winston-Salem does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, sex, color, age, political affiliation, national origin, religion or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services or activities.